Cost of Living Calculator - Wasilla, Alaska vs Mackay, Idaho


The cost of living in Mackay, Idaho is 23.9% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,034 in Mackay, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mackay, Idaho is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Mackay
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs Mackay, ID
Compared to Wasilla, Mackay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower

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